Southwestern Egg Rolls Recipe (Made in the Air Fryer)
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These Southwestern Egg Rolls are stuffed with chicken, black beans, fresh veggies, and cheese. Make a batch in the air fryer in under 30 minutes! This is one of my favorite appetizers to make! (and sometimes eat as a main dish, too!) The recipe card below has all the details!
Not only are these Southwest chicken egg rolls a great party or game day appetizer, but you can enjoy them as a quick and easy dinner as well!
No matter when you want this Southwestern egg roll recipe, it’s a great option.
And I think that they taste so much better than anything from the air fryer! They’re the perfect appetizer and are always a huge hit, no matter when I make them.
I’ll cook up some of these delicious Southwest flavors and pair them with some mozzarella sticks on a cutting board, and I’ve got quite the easy appetizer spread!
What I really love about this easy recipe is that not only is it a new recipe, but it’s a fun one to make.
The next time that you’re craving a delicious appetizer without the added fat and grease from deep frying, make these crispy egg rolls.
The filling mixture is delicious and it’s a great recipe to whip up!
Don’t forget that you can dip these golden brown egg rolls in your favorite dipping sauce, too. I love avocado ranch, but you can also do soy sauce, ranch, or anything that you want!
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Southwestern Egg Rolls
If you love this recipe, try my copycat Cheesecake Factory version. It’s my favorite copycat version to whip up for the whole family!
They’re stuffed with avocado and sun-dried tomatoes and served with a creamy chipotle dipping sauce.
Looking for more dual-purpose foods for the air fryer? You can’t go wrong with crispy wings, pigs in a blanket, or English muffin pizzas!
Southwest Egg Rolls Air Fryer Tips and Tricks
- Don’t crowd the basket! Leave space between each of your southwestern egg rolls so they get nice and crispy on all sides. Also, a single layer is key!
- Save some time. Grab a rotisserie chicken or use up leftovers from your fridge instead of cooking fresh poultry for this southwest egg rolls air fryer recipe.
Use all light or dark meat or try a mix of both. - Grate cheese by hand. While bagged shreds are more convenient, they have anti-caking agents that prevent them from melting down smoothly.
I like to add lots of pepper jack cheese for flavor. (or shredded Monterey Jack cheese!) - Make them extra crunchy. These southwestern eggrolls use two wrappers each but feel free to use a single wrapper.
If you do, don’t overfill them or wrap them too tightly, or they may burst. (and if you want crunchy Southwest egg rolls, you’ll want to have two wrappers vs just one) - No air fryer? No problem! Place southwest chicken egg rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 425°F.
You can also try and sneak in some extra fresh vegetables as well. I think putting a bit of fresh spinach or baby spinach inside the wonton wrappers would be super yummy!
You can also dice up some jalapeño peppers or add some chili powder or cayenne pepper to the filling. You can squeeze in some fresh lime juice and that is a great way to add so much flavor, too!
(and if you want to leave out some of the filling ingredients like the corn kernels, etc. – you can easily do so)
Changing the spice level is one of my favorite things to do! Have fun with the flavors of these crispy Southwest egg rolls!
Serving Suggestions for Southwestern Eggrolls
All you really need with southwestern egg rolls is a tasty dip! My homemade buttermilk ranch is easy to whip together while your food is cooking. Store bought ranch dressing works great, too!
Southwest chicken egg rolls are especially delicious with added herb flavor from cilantro ranch or green goddess dressing as well.
Have some Elote Corn (mexican street corn) on the side for some truly incredible flavor combinations!
Even a simple trio of guacamole, sour cream, and fresh salsa will do!
Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls FAQ
I recommend serving them freshly cooked, but you can easily prep them in advance if needed.
Once the wrappers are stuffed and rolled, stack them inside an airtight container and refrigerate until it’s time to cook. Add a piece of parchment between each layer to prevent them from sticking together.
Just return your southwest egg rolls to the air fryer! I recommend heating them at a slightly lower temperature — around 350°F — so the centers are fully warmed through.
Leftovers should last 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator or up to 2 months in the freezer.
Yes, but you’ll need to fry them in multiple batches if you do.
If they aren’t going straight onto a party platter for guests, keep each batch of southwestern eggrolls warm in a low-temperature oven until you are ready to serve.
Enjoy!
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Southwestern Egg Rolls Recipe (Made in the Air Fryer)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, cooked and diced small
- 1/3 cup frozen or fresh corn
- 1/3 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, loosely packed and chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups grated cheese, Mexican blend, Monterey Jack or Cheddar
- 1 package egg roll wrappers
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, green onions, and spinach
- Stir in cheese and then the seasonings
- Lay egg roll wrapper onto working surface, brush water around the outside of the wrapper and lay another wrapper on top to make a double thickness
- Scoop 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of the egg roll wrapper.
- Brush water around the outside of the wrapper
- Fold up the bottom of the wrapper then the two sides of the wrapper so the points almost touch. Then fold the top in and tightly roll up the egg roll and place on a sheet pan lined with waxed or parchment paper. Repeat with the remainder of the chicken mixture.
- Lightly brush each egg roll with olive oil. Place egg rolls in an air fryer and cook at 380°F for 5 minutes. Make sure there is space between each egg roll – cook in batches if needed.
- Use tongs to flip the egg rolls and brush oil on the top of the egg rolls. Continue cooking for 3-5 more minutes or until the exterior is golden brown and crispy
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published September 2021, updated and republished April 2025
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I made these Southwestern Egg Rolls fior dinner tonight and they were delicious!!
They crisped up nicely in the air fryer. If you didn’t know, you would think they were deep fried. Only change I made was that I sprayed them with Olive Oil spray instead of the oil. Wanted to save some calories. Will definately make again.
Hi Cathy,
We are so happy you enjoyed the Egg Rolls, thank you for rating our recipe! Have a great day!
TSRI Team Member,
Holli
What kind of sauce in in the picture?
Hi Amy,
The sauce is our homemade buttermilk ranch Have a great day!
TSRI Team Member,
Holli
Made this for my kids and they loved it
Hi John!
I’m very glad the kiddos enjoy it!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn
Hi John!
I’m so glad your kids loved it!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn
Donna and Chad have done it again! This recipe is a keeper.
Hi Brittany!
We’re so glad that you enjoyed the recipe!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn